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TUL → MSP
Which side of the plane to sit from Tulsa International Airport (Tulsa) to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (Minneapolis)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the Tulsa skyline upon departure and provides the best angle for the Minneapolis skyline during the typical southern approach into MSP.
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Downtown Tulsa
Excellent views of the BOK Tower and the Arkansas River winding through the city immediately after takeoff.
Des Moines Skyline
Clear views of the Iowa State Capitol building and the downtown business district mid-flight.
Geometric Farmland
The iconic 'quilt' pattern of Iowa's agricultural heartland, especially striking during the summer greening.
Southern MN Lakes
The first glimpses of Minnesota's glacial lakes including Diamond Lake and Lake Nakomis during descent.
Minneapolis Skyline
Iconic views of the IDS Center and Capella Tower when landing on the 30 runways from the southeast.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side is consistently better for urban photography, specifically capturing the downtown areas of both the origin and destination cities. During winter, look for the stark contrast of snow-covered fields against the dark riverbeds of Iowa.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesGrand Lake
Views of the Grand Lake o' the Cherokees in Northeast Oklahoma shortly after departure.
Missouri River
A crossing of the wide Missouri River valley near the Kansas and Missouri border region.
Eastern Iowa Plains
Vast stretches of grain elevators and wind farms dotting the landscape across the northern plains.
Mall of America
The massive footprint of the nation's largest shopping mall is visible just seconds before touchdown.
St. Paul Skyline
Views of the Minnesota State Capitol and the Cathedral of Saint Paul during the final approach phase.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon or evening flights to watch the sunset over the plains without direct glare. Keep your camera ready during the final two minutes of flight to capture the Mall of America, which is positioned perfectly on the right-hand side of most landing patterns.
Book Hotels in MinneapolisDistance: 991 km (616 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 39 min
Departure: TUL (36.19839859008789, -95.88809967041016)
Arrival: MSP (44.882, -93.221802)
Route Type: Domestic
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